SES: Shasta: Auggie Vidovich preview

CHAMPIONSHIP STILL IN THE EYES OF VIDOVICH HEADING INTO FINAL THREE
LAKESIDE, Calif. (7 September 2005) -- NASCAR Southwest Series
competitor Auggie Vidovich II is not just looking to race a track new to
him this Saturday, September 10, when he...

CHAMPIONSHIP STILL IN THE EYES OF VIDOVICH HEADING INTO FINAL THREE

LAKESIDE, Calif. (7 September 2005) -- NASCAR Southwest Series
competitor Auggie Vidovich II is not just looking to race a track new to
him this Saturday, September 10, when he arrives at Shasta Raceway Park
in Northern California but rather gain a substantial number of points in
his quest to reclaim another Southwest Series championship. Vidovich
will be racing on the 3/8-mile Shasta track similar to his own hometown
oval, Cajon Speedway. Recording one top-five and two top-ten finishes
throughout the past years at Cajon Speedway, Vidovich likes what the
small town tracks have to offer adding that he won both races on the
1/4-mile Stockton 99 track earlier this year. "The tight nose-to-tail
racing gives the fans an awesome show. I always enjoyed returning to my
hometown 3/8-mile track in El Cajon, California before it closed down
this year," said the nine-time main event winner who is eager to take
to the Anderson, California oval at the Shasta Fairgrounds for the Shasta
"125" race. The Southwest Series is heading to Shasta after a
16-year absence and Vidovich is positioned only nine points out of second
with three races remaining in the series.

With a fourth-place finish at Irwindale Speedway August 8, Vidovich is
showing that he is not backing off his stalking for another championship
in 2005. The fan-favorite twenty-four-year-old racer came from a 19th
place starting position up to fourth, passing 14 cars with ease during
the 150-lap race. In fact, he avoided an early race accident in the
backstretch. Vidovich maneuvered past positions smoothly one-by-one with
the only car that handled well on the lower inside groove. "This
finish was a good one for our points bringing our team to within nine
points of second heading into this weekend's race at Shasta,"
said Vidovich who thought his car was going to be too tight for the
Irwindale race.

On another note, Vidovich last month took part in two intense weeks of
testing on and off the track at this year's Roush Racing Gong Show
and recently took time to reflect on his experiences from the entire
three weeks of testing down south. Not only was Vidovich the only driver
selected from California, he also made it down to one of six finalists
for the chance at a fully-sponsored Roush Racing NASCAR Craftsman Truck
Series ride in 2006. "The experience, I will never forget and I
thank Jack Roush and the panel of judges for considering me out of the
1700 submitted resumes," said Vidovich from his Lakeside, California
race shop. Testing took place at Martinsville Speedway and Darlington
Raceway for this year's Discovery Channel Roush Racing Gong Show
Driver Search. Vidovich once again proved to many that he was able to
handle the heavy trucks on the fast southern tracks with a competitive
edge and confidence moving him into the final six out of 1700. The
13-part reality show will air this fall.

Team Vidovich and the No. 11 Centrifugal Technologies car owner Rich
Fountain will continue to dedicate the remainder of the races to the
recovery of Samantha Palumbo of San Dimas, California by featuring
Samantha's photo on Vidovich's hood. Samantha, the beautiful
16-year-old current Miss California Junior National Teen, was involved in
a near-fatal accident April 8, 2005. "Our team is happy to continue
assisting the Sam and Diana Palumbo family in spreading the word about
Samantha's story," said Vidovich. A benefit Dinner Dance and
Live Auction is scheduled for September 16 at the Pacific Palms Resort
(Industry Hills, California) for the 3.85 GPA sophomore cheerleader and
junior varsity team swimmer. It is not too late to contact the
www.pray4samantha.com website to get tickets or donate to the charity
auction. Samantha has done so much for others like starting her own
charitable project "To Mom, With Love" last fall where she
collects and donates gift items and supplies to be given to children
staying in local women's shelters so the children can make their own
special presents for their moms. Samantha continues to heal at Casa
Colina in Pomona continuing to receive physical, speech and occupational
therapies. The Palumbo family extends their deepest gratitude to all
those that are helping their daughter by praying for her and supporting
them during this most difficult time.

Vidovich, the 2003 NASCAR Elite Division, Southwest Series Champion,
continues to maintain the lead in Southwest Series laps lead at 369 and
is tied with three wins a piece with series driver, Jim Pettit II.